Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Sauce Pasta

A community recipe by Glitters

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

This recipe was passed onto me by a very good friend of mine in NY, its truly yummy and full of flavour! Pure comfort food :)

Ingredients

Serves: 2-4

1½ cups roasted peppers (jarred peppers, red - drained)
15 ounces diced tomatoes (tinned)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 slices bacon
½ medium chopped finely onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 cup heavy cream
salt
pepper
1 pound spaghetti (thin, cooked and drained - or use pasta of your choice)

Method

Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Sauce Pasta is a community recipe submitted by Glitters and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Puree red peppers, tomatoes, oregano, cayenne, wine, and oil in food processor or blender until smooth.

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool, and crumble.

Leave about 2 Tbsp. bacon fat in skillet and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft and lightly golden. Add red pepper mixture to skillet and bring to simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until flavours meld, 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cream and half the crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

Toss sauce with pasta and serve, sprinkling bowls with remaining bacon.

Serve with grated Italian cheese if desired.